‘Urine test may offer less invasive HPV detection’

A urine test which detects the human papilloma virus could offer women a less invasive alternative to a cervical test, experts said.

‘Urine test may offer less invasive HPV detection’

Offering a less time-consuming alternative could also increase screening uptake, they said.

Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by the HPV.

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